Ya Boy was given his name by his cousin Bailey, and was helped to develop into a rap artist by his other cousin San Quinn. In the Summer of 2005, Ya Boy released his first solo mixtape, Future of The Franchise, and it sold 10,000 copies in the first month alone. This was to be followed up by his debut album, Rookie of the Year. His album features E-40, Turf Talk, Clyde Carson of The Team, San Quinn and more. The first single off the album was produced by Rick Rock and is titled "Step Ya Game Up."
In 2006, Ya Boy began an affiliation with The Black Wall Street. The Game took him under his wing and the two began to network. His affiliation with Game brought him a step higher in the rap game, as he began to collaborate with big name producers such as JR Rotem, Nu Jerzey Devil and Scott Storch to name a few. Pop star Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline, aka [artist[K-Fed[/artist], called upon Ya Boy's talent for writing, and had him ghost write for his debut album Playing With Fire.
Ya Boy makes a cameo appearance in the 1996 crime film Mad Dog Time.
YB The RockStar
Ya Boy Lyrics
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I fuck hot babes and I drive a hot car
Way before the guitar I was a block star
How ya doin' I'm yb the rockstar
Say rock on baby, say rock on x3
Rock on!
Mohawks and heavy metal I'm never settled
Like Jim Taylor, stay with a tune n'
When I let it loose give you the opposite of life try him
Put you on death-row if you crooked eye him
You never in the streets see ya boy put his time in
Put his life in consignment and buy him
20 on his head will have them desert eagles flying
Then I'm back in the street like a rock star
Coke so soft but that soda make it rock hard
That's when I used to eat macaroni and hot dogs
Now when I'm valet parking I got the top off
With a hot broad that suck me till she lock-jaw
My red-boned bitch you can call her hot sauce
Exhaust out the Bentley Coupe
Blowing a whole bunch of kush out the Bentley roof
See this the life that I dreamed about
I seen the east, mid-west, and I seen the south
While them fags was ridin' jags brought them beamers out
Hip-hop was getting dirty had to clean the house ya
Tell them hos that precise in the bitch
And we fresh out the trap like some ice in this bitch
Mr. Rogers I'm too damn nice in this bitch
So they can't see me I'm poltergeist in this bitch
How ya doin' I'm yb the Rockstar
I fuck hot babes and I drive a hot car
Way before the guitar I was a block star
How ya doin' I'm yb the rockstar
Say rock on baby, say rock on x3
Ya Boy's song YB The RockStar is a boastful and confident expression of his status as a successful musician and former street hustler. The opening lines establish his rockstar persona and allude to his lavish lifestyle, with references to hot babes and a hot car. He then describes his past as a "block star" before transitioning into the present, where he is a rockstar with mohawks and a penchant for heavy metal. Throughout the song, Ya Boy emphasizes his street credibility and involves violent and criminal themes, such as references to Jim Taylor, a notorious criminal who engaged in robberies and shootings. Ya Boy also describes his experience in the trap and his ascent to stardom, boasting about his extensive travels and flashy possessions.
The repeated refrain of "rock on baby" further emphasizes the rockstar identity that Ya Boy adopts in the song, encouraging listeners to embrace his hedonistic and reckless lifestyle. The song ultimately serves as a confidence booster and an expression of Ya Boy's success and status, elevating him above his critics and rivals in both the music and street worlds.
Line by Line Meaning
How ya doin' I'm yb the Rockstar
Introducing himself as YB The Rockstar
I fuck hot babes and I drive a hot car
Boasts about his luxurious lifestyle involving women and cars
Way before the guitar I was a block star
YB was popular in his neighborhood even before he became a musician
Say rock on baby, say rock on x3
Encouraging the listener to express their excitement for music
Mohawks and heavy metal I'm never settled
YB is constantly changing his style and exploring different genres of music
I'll be on the move, put your momma on the news cryin'
YB is always on the move and his actions can cause emotional distress in others
Like Jim Taylor, stay with a tune n'
YB is committed to his craft and stays true to his music
When I let it loose give you the opposite of life try him
YB's music can have a dark or negative impact on his listeners
Put you on death-row if you crooked eye him
YB will stand up for himself and won't tolerate disrespect or threatening behavior
You never in the streets see ya boy put his time in
YB worked hard and gained respect in his community
Put his life in consignment and buy him
YB's life has value and he is worth investing in
20 on his head will have them desert eagles flying
A bounty placed on YB would result in violent consequences
Then I'm back in the street like a rock star
YB continues to live like a rockstar and maintain his street credibility
Coke so soft but that soda make it rock hard
YB references drug use and how the addition of soda can make the drug more potent
That's when I used to eat macaroni and hot dogs
YB reminisces about his humble beginnings before his success
Now when I'm valet parking I got the top off
YB has upgraded his lifestyle and drives a convertible car
With a hot broad that suck me till she lock-jaw
YB is sexually active with women and boasts about his experiences
My red-boned bitch you can call her hot sauce
YB refers to his girlfriend as a desirable and attractive woman
Exhaust out the Bentley Coupe
YB drives a luxurious car with performance exhaust
Blowing a whole bunch of kush out the Bentley roof
YB smokes marijuana and shows off his drug use in his car
See this the life that I dreamed about
YB is living his dream of being a successful musician
I seen the east, mid-west, and I seen the south
YB has traveled and performed in different regions of the United States
While them fags was ridin' jags brought them beamers out
YB is more successful than his haters who still drive old Jaguars while he drives a BMW
Hip-hop was getting dirty had to clean the house ya
YB references the state of music and how he is cleaning up the industry
Tell them hos that precise in the bitch
YB is very particular about the women he engages with
And we fresh out the trap like some ice in this bitch
YB and his team are emerging from their past struggles and making a fresh start
Mr. Rogers I'm too damn nice in this bitch
YB is kind and polite, even in tough situations
So they can't see me I'm poltergeist in this bitch
YB is hard to detect or confront, like a ghost
Contributed by Leah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrOfficial
ya boy is so underrated
Craig Cabudol
My favorite rapper for sure. I'm glad he ain't mainstream because I live in Hawaii and I barely meet people that know him so I jam his stuff and it's different from everybody that's playing Boujie or whatever horrible songs they got out now
Craig Cabudol
He still making music but he ain't a mainstream sell out and has his own label.
DaPromoTiOnAL
lol ya boy funny as fuck lol
AceBoy909 DINO
YB is definitely reppin very well WESTSIDE!!!!!!!
Stefantius
I remember when ya boy was blowing up what happened to him?
David Davidson
0:17 "Im hammered bro"
Jeffrey
D12 did this song better but i still love YB. good shit
OGYoutubeR
Rock On Baby! i rock i OWN haha
james P.
the very first beat is from the song Factor by Curren$y good artist...look em up